Shenipsit Lake

Shenipsit Lake (or Snipsic lake; shin-ip-SIT), known locally as "The Snip", is a natural lake used as a water storage facility with a water size of 522.8 acres (2.116 km2) located in Tolland County, Connecticut, bordering the towns of Ellington, Tolland and the Rockville section of Vernon, Connecticut, at 41°53′4.7″N 72°25′34″W. It is the source of the Hockanum River.

"The Snip" redirects here. For other uses, see Snip (disambiguation).
Shenipsit Lake
Shenipsit Lake
Location of Shenipsit Lake in Connecticut, USA.
Location of Shenipsit Lake in Connecticut, USA.
Shenipsit Lake
Location of Shenipsit Lake in Connecticut, USA.
Location of Shenipsit Lake in Connecticut, USA.
Shenipsit Lake
LocationTolland County, Connecticut
Coordinates41°53′4.7″N 72°25′34″W
Typenatural lake, reservoir
Primary outflowsHockanum River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area522.8 acres (2.116 km2)

History

Native American trails pass directly by Shenipsit Lake. The trails were used by early European settlers to proceed from the East towards the Connecticut River. The trail exists in parts unpaved near the lake.


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